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Bubba just described about 90% of the explanation behind why the Pirates have been so much "better" at developing pitchers than hitters.

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Oct 1·edited Oct 1

What are odds Bubba (Iceman) Chandler wins ROY next season?

Luckily for me, I’ll be in Vegas next week to see The Eagles at The Sphere, and I might find me a sports book who will let me wager on that one.

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Saw Phish there in April. Buckle up!

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93.7 reporting that hitting and bullpen coach have been fired. A band-aid on a mortal wound!

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Haines fired?

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Yes

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Is this the start or end of the meaningful changes?

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No

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Can’t forget the strength and conditioning coach! He was the key in all this apparently

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Oct 1Liked by Anthony Murphy

Also, the guy responsible for keeping the warning track drain unclogged!

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Oct 1Liked by Anthony Murphy

I know you’re being sarcastic, but if they can hire someone who can keep Hayes back healthy, that person could be the biggest signing of the hot stove season

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Unfortunately, I think whatever can possibly cure his back issues are above the trainer’s pay grade…

I’d settle for someone who forces the likes of Alika to drink some protein shakes and hit the weight room!

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Oh absolutely. I didn’t even think of that.

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need to fire the guy responsible for the pitch coms

cant count the amount of times those things were broken last year

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Need to fire the guy responsible for all the guys.

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2025 NL ROY and PPI pick securing Bubba Chandler

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there´s no doubt about it

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With Bru gone, Bubba will become the new GOAT GIF in the group chat lol

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